Best 2 Orange Bowknots Recipes

Orange bowknots are a delectable Italian cookie that has a unique and visually appealing bowknot shape. They are made with a combination of simple ingredients, such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and orange zest. The dough is then rolled out and cut into bowknot shapes before being baked until golden brown. These cookies are often enjoyed as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea, and they also make a great addition to cookie platters and gift baskets. With their delightful taste and attractive appearance, orange bowknots are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE BOWKNOTS

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This recipe is a little time-consuming but, for special occasions, it's well worth the effort. I've put these rolls in gift baskets with a jar of the orange glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
Grated zest of 2 oranges
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
ORANGE GLAZE:
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat milk, shortening, sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, combine yeast with milk mixture, eggs, juice, zest and 3 cups flour. Mix until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; let rest 15 minutes. Roll dough into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Cut into sixteen 1-in. strips. Tie strips into knots; place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Combine all glaze ingredients; spread over rolls.

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ORANGE BOWKNOTS (MOM) RECIPE

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Provided by Deeee

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Orange Icing:
5 1/4-5 3/4 C. bread flour or use 1/2 whole wheat flour
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 1/4 C. milk
1/2 C. butter
1/3 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. orange peel, finely shredded
1/4 C. orange juice (fresh)
1 C. powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. orange peel, finely shredded
2 tsp. orange juice (fresh)

Steps:

1. Combine 2 cups of flour and the yeast; set aside 2. Combine milk (heated), butter (soft), sugar, 1 cup of the flour and salt. Mix in eggs alternate with more flour, this mixture needs to be warm when you add the flour/yeast mixture. Add the flour and yeast. 3. Using a spoon stir in orange peel (fine), orange juice and remaining flour (approx 2 cups). Knead in mixer for 7 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic (starts to pull away from the sides). 4. Let rise in a warm place (total time to rise should be 1 hour) Put dough in a lightly greased bowl with cover on for 15 minutes, punch down, cover and leave to rise for another 15 minutes. Dough should feel active. 5. Meanwhile, lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Roll each portion of dough into a 12 by 7 inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into twelve 7 inch strips. Tie each strip loosely in a knot. Arrange knots 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, 30 minutes. 7. Bake in a 400 ̊F oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with orange icing. ICING: In a bowl combine powdered sugar, orange peel and orange juice. Add more orange juice to reach drizzling consistency.

Tips:

For a neater appearance, use a sharp knife to cut the dough.
If the dough is too sticky, add more flour until it becomes manageable.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If it's too thin, the bows will be fragile. If it's too thick, they will be difficult to tie.
To make the bows, cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.
Tie each strip into a bow and place it on a greased baking sheet.
Bake the bows at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Let the bows cool on a wire rack before serving.
For a sweeter treat, sprinkle the bows with powdered sugar or glaze them with a simple syrup.

Conclusion:

Orange Bows are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be decorated in a variety of ways to match your party theme or holiday. Whether you serve them plain or dressed up, these little bows are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.